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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.75, 236.62 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.75, 236.62 and 130.92 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 236.62 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/236.62 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 236.62 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 30,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.57/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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