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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 235.55 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 235.55 and 96.56 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 235.55 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/235.55 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 235.55 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 22,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744.23/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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