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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 236.22 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 236.22 and 132.20 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 236.22 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/236.22 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 236.22 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 31,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228.28/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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