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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 236.49 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 236.49 and 133.48 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 236.49 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/236.49 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 236.49 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 31,566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566.69/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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