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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.81, 236.41 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.81, 236.41 and 132.30 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.81 : 236.41 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.81/236.41 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.81x = 236.41 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.81x = 31,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,277.04/157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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