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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 236.90 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 236.90 and 130.90 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 236.90 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/236.90 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 236.90 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 31,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,010.21/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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