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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 217.40 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 217.40 and 139.14 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 217.40 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/217.40 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 217.40 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 30,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248.34/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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