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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 217.58 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 217.58 and 135.64 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 217.58 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/217.58 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 217.58 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 29,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512.55/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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