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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 217.89 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 217.89 and 136.75 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 217.89 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/217.89 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 217.89 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 29,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,796.46/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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