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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 237.65 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 237.65 and 130.71 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 237.65 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/237.65 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 237.65 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 31,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062.58/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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