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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.42, 236.11 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.42, 236.11 and 96.54 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.42 : 236.11 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.42/236.11 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.42x = 236.11 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.42x = 22,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794.06/157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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