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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 234.32 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 234.32 and 139.73 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 234.32 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/234.32 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 234.32 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 32,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,739.66/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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