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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.04 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.04 and 132.05 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.04 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.04 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.04 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 31,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167.90/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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