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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 235.23 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 235.23 and 154.42 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 235.23 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/235.23 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 235.23 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 36,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324.22/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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