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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 235.68 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 235.68 and 134.38 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 235.68 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/235.68 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 235.68 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 31,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670.68/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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