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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.64, 217.40 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.64, 217.40 and 139.24 is: 192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.64 : 217.40 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.64/217.40 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.64x = 217.40 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.64x = 30,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270.78/157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.02

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