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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 236.91 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 236.91 and 137.27 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 236.91 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/236.91 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 236.91 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 32,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,520.64/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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