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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 216.60 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 216.60 and 135.38 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 216.60 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/216.60 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 216.60 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 29,323.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,323.31/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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