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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 236.51 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 236.51 and 139.50 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 236.51 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/236.51 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 236.51 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 32,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992.45/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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