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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.80, 234.79 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.80, 234.79 and 138.58 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.80 : 234.79 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.80/234.79 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.80x = 234.79 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.80x = 32,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537.20/156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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