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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 235.86 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 235.86 and 131.14 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 235.86 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/235.86 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 235.86 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 30,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,930.68/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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