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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.96, 216.72 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.96, 216.72 and 139.50 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.96 : 216.72 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.96/216.72 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.96x = 216.72 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.96x = 30,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232.44/156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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