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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 216.78 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 216.78 and 136.78 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 216.78 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/216.78 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 216.78 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 29,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651.17/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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