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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 235.86 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 235.86 and 141.40 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 235.86 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/235.86 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 235.86 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 33,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350.60/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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