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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 234.96 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 234.96 and 141 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 234.96 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/234.96 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 234.96 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 33,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129.36/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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