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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 234.69 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 234.69 and 139 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 234.69 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/234.69 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 234.69 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 32,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.91/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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