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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.77, 235.33 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.77, 235.33 and 135.86 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.77 : 235.33 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.77/235.33 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.77x = 235.33 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.77x = 31,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970.42/157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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