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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 236.06 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 236.06 and 131.73 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 236.06 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/236.06 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 236.06 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 31,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096.18/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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