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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 216.89 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 216.89 and 136.30 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 216.89 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/216.89 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 216.89 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 29,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560.88/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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