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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 235.94 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 235.94 and 140.67 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 235.94 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/235.94 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 235.94 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 33,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188.98/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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