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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 236.22 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 236.22 and 130.50 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 236.22 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/236.22 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 236.22 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 30,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826.71/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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