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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 236.27 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 236.27 and 139.69 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 236.27 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/236.27 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 236.27 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 33,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004.56/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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