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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 218.22 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 218.22 and 134.91 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 218.22 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/218.22 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 218.22 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 29,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,440.06/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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