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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.14 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.14 and 136.10 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.14 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.14 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.14 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 32,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,138.90/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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