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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.34 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.34 and 136.15 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.34 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.34 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.34 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 29,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,454.69/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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