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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 235.47 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 235.47 and 131.43 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 235.47 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/235.47 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 235.47 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 30,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.20/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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