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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 236.40 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 236.40 and 96.45 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 236.40 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/236.40 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 236.40 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 22,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800.78/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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