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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.07, 235.64 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.07, 235.64 and 134.39 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.07 : 235.64 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.07/235.64 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.07x = 235.64 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.07x = 31,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,665.81/157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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