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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 237.13 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 237.13 and 136.59 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 237.13 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/237.13 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 237.13 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 32,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389.27/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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