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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.15, 234.97 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.15, 234.97 and 134.59 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.15 : 234.97 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.15/234.97 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.15x = 234.97 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.15x = 31,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624.61/157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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