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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 235.80 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 235.80 and 137.34 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 235.80 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/235.80 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 235.80 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 32,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,384.77/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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