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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 235.35 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 235.35 and 139.64 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 235.35 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/235.35 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 235.35 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 32,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,864.27/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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