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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.75, 236.76 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.75, 236.76 and 136.15 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 236.76 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/236.76 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 236.76 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 32,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233.77/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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