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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 234 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 234 and 156.20 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 234 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/234 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 234 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 36,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,550.80/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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