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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 236.21 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 236.21 and 96.48 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 236.21 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/236.21 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 236.21 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 22,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789.06/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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