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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.34 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.34 and 96.43 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.34 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.34 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.34 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 22,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789.78/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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