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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.69 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.69 and 134.03 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.69 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.69 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.69 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 31,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.56/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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