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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 237.20 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 237.20 and 143.69 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 237.20 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/237.20 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 237.20 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 34,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083.27/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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