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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.17, 235.23 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.17, 235.23 and 144.54 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.17 : 235.23 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.17/235.23 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.17x = 235.23 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.17x = 34,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000.14/157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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