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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 235.62 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 235.62 and 146.22 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 235.62 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/235.62 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 235.62 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 34,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452.36/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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