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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 236.28 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 236.28 and 145.28 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 236.28 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/236.28 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 236.28 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 34,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326.76/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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