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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 235.71 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 235.71 and 130.01 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 235.71 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/235.71 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 235.71 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 30,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643.48/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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