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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 236.03 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 236.03 and 156.27 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 236.03 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/236.03 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 236.03 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 36,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883.63/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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