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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.70 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.70 and 135.16 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.70 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.70 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.70 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 31,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,992.37/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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