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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.30, 235.53 and 139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.30, 235.53 and 139.09 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.30 : 235.53 = 139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.30/235.53 = 139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.30x = 235.53 × 139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.30x = 32,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,759.87/157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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