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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 234.70 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 234.70 and 138.85 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 234.70 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/234.70 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 234.70 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 32,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587.16/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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