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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 237.03 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 237.03 and 130.36 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 237.03 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/237.03 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 237.03 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 30,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,898.59/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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