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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 216.88 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 216.88 and 136.82 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 216.88 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/216.88 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 216.88 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 29,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,673.52/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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