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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 236.13 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 236.13 and 133.57 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 236.13 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/236.13 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 236.13 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 31,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539.88/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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