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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 234.33 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 234.33 and 144.52 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 234.33 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/234.33 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 234.33 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 33,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865.37/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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