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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 235.51 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 235.51 and 142.03 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 235.51 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/235.51 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 235.51 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 33,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449.49/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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