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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 216.91 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 216.91 and 139.82 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 216.91 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/216.91 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 216.91 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 30,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,328.36/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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