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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 236.27 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 236.27 and 152.32 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 236.27 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/236.27 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 236.27 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 35,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988.44/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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