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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 234.72 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 234.72 and 136.80 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 234.72 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/234.72 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 234.72 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 32,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,109.70/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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