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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 216.37 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 216.37 and 138.48 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 216.37 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/216.37 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 216.37 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 29,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.92/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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