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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 235.31 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 235.31 and 139.32 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 235.31 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/235.31 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 235.31 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 32,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,782.69/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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