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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.79 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.79 and 131.52 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.79 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.79 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.79 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 31,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,011.45/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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