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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.02 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.02 and 141.28 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.02 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.02 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.02 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 33,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,344.91/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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