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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 236.93 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 236.93 and 143.64 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 236.93 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/236.93 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 236.93 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 34,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031.91/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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