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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 236.38 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 236.38 and 134.90 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 236.38 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/236.38 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 236.38 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 31,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887.66/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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