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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 234.96 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 234.96 and 146.15 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 234.96 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/234.96 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 234.96 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 34,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339.40/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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