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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.27, 235.72 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.27, 235.72 and 155.56 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.27 : 235.72 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.27/235.72 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.27x = 235.72 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.27x = 36,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,668.60/157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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