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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 235.38 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 235.38 and 155.92 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 235.38 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/235.38 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 235.38 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 36,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,700.45/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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