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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 235.49 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 235.49 and 132.35 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 235.49 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/235.49 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 235.49 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 31,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167.10/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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