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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 235.56 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 235.56 and 133.28 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 235.56 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/235.56 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 235.56 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 31,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395.44/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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