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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 234.64 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 234.64 and 134.18 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 234.64 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/234.64 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 234.64 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 31,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,482.49/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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