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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 236.54 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 236.54 and 134.93 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 236.54 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/236.54 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 236.54 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 31,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917.27/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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