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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 236.10 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 236.10 and 144.32 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 236.10 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/236.10 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 236.10 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 34,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073.95/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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