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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.99, 235.32 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.99, 235.32 and 138.99 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.99 : 235.32 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.99/235.32 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.99x = 235.32 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.99x = 32,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,707.13/156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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