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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 216.88 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 216.88 and 139.12 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 216.88 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/216.88 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 216.88 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 30,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,171.46/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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