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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 234.90 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 234.90 and 145.32 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 234.90 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/234.90 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 234.90 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 34,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,135.67/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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