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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 218.20 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 218.20 and 134.87 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 218.20 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/218.20 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 218.20 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 29,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426.87/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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