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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 237.78 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 237.78 and 140.04 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 237.78 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/237.78 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 237.78 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 33,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298.71/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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