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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 236.04 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 236.04 and 135.71 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 236.04 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/236.04 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 236.04 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 32,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.81/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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