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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 236.52 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 236.52 and 137.16 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 236.52 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/236.52 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 236.52 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 32,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441.08/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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