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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 236.48 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 236.48 and 137.30 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 236.48 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/236.48 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 236.48 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 32,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,466.84/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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