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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 235.76 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 235.76 and 131.68 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 235.76 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/235.76 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 235.76 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 31,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044.88/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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