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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 235.76 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 235.76 and 155.88 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 235.76 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/235.76 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 235.76 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 36,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750.27/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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