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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 235.55 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 235.55 and 145.94 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 235.55 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/235.55 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 235.55 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 34,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376.03/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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