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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 235.98 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 235.98 and 151.56 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 235.98 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/235.98 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 235.98 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 35,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,765.13/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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