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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.75, 235.52 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.75, 235.52 and 134.94 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 235.52 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/235.52 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 235.52 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 31,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781.07/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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