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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 236.15 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 236.15 and 138.35 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 236.15 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/236.15 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 236.15 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 32,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671.35/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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