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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 236.16 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 236.16 and 139.80 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 236.16 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/236.16 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 236.16 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 33,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015.17/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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