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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 236.52 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 236.52 and 153.42 is: 230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 236.52 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/236.52 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 236.52 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 36,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,286.90/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.39

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