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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 217.01 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 217.01 and 136.52 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 217.01 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/217.01 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 217.01 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 29,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626.21/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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