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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.82, 234.96 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.82, 234.96 and 140.08 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.82 : 234.96 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.82/234.96 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.82x = 234.96 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.82x = 32,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913.20/156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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