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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 235.47 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 235.47 and 139.08 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 235.47 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/235.47 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 235.47 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 32,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.17/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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