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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 237.37 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 237.37 and 137.58 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 237.37 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/237.37 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 237.37 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 32,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,657.36/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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