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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.27, 235.83 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.27, 235.83 and 96.43 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.27 : 235.83 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.27/235.83 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.27x = 235.83 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.27x = 22,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.09/157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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