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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 237.02 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 237.02 and 132.39 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 237.02 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/237.02 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 237.02 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 31,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.42/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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