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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 236.21 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 236.21 and 139.05 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 236.21 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/236.21 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 236.21 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 32,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844.31/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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