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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.23, 235.89 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.23, 235.89 and 134.64 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.23 : 235.89 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.23/235.89 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.23x = 235.89 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.23x = 31,760.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,760.23/157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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