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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.10 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.10 and 130.44 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.10 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.10 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.10 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 30,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796.88/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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