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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.45 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.45 and 131.98 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.45 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.45 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.45 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 31,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206.67/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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