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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 236.03 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 236.03 and 134.76 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 236.03 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/236.03 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 236.03 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 31,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806.73/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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