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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 234.70 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 234.70 and 139.56 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 234.70 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/234.70 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 234.70 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 32,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754.73/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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