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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 236.45 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 236.45 and 146.39 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 236.45 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/236.45 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 236.45 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 34,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612.00/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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