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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 236.12 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 236.12 and 139.58 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 236.12 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/236.12 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 236.12 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 32,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,957.63/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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