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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 236.43 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 236.43 and 153.14 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 236.43 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/236.43 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 236.43 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 36,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,205.71/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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