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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 234.86 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 234.86 and 137.06 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 234.86 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/234.86 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 234.86 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 32,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189.91/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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