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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 236.08 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 236.08 and 96.44 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 236.08 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/236.08 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 236.08 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 22,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766.13/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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