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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 236.06 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 236.06 and 128.41 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 236.06 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/236.06 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 236.06 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 30,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313.55/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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