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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 236.96 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 236.96 and 132.24 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 236.96 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/236.96 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 236.96 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 31,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335.59/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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