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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 216.66 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 216.66 and 139.64 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 216.66 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/216.66 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 216.66 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 30,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253.32/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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