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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.31, 236.16 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.31, 236.16 and 133.41 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.31 : 236.16 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.31/236.16 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.31x = 236.16 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.31x = 31,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,506.11/157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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