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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 216.84 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 216.84 and 136.72 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 216.84 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/216.84 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 216.84 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 29,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646.36/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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