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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.61 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.61 and 133.92 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.61 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.61 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.61 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 31,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,686.81/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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