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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 235.26 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 235.26 and 140.64 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 235.26 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/235.26 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 235.26 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 33,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,086.97/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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