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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.67, 236.41 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.67, 236.41 and 136.01 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.67 : 236.41 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.67/236.41 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.67x = 236.41 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.67x = 32,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.60/157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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