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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 234.72 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 234.72 and 132.48 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 234.72 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/234.72 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 234.72 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 31,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,095.71/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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