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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.22 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.22 and 131.94 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.22 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.22 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.22 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 31,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165.69/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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