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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.53, 235.98 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.53, 235.98 and 135.86 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.53 : 235.98 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.53/235.98 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.53x = 235.98 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.53x = 32,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058.38/157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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