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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 236.58 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 236.58 and 130.63 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 236.58 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/236.58 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 236.58 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 30,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904.45/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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