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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 237.53 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 237.53 and 155.90 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 237.53 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/237.53 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 237.53 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 37,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.96/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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