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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 235.92 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 235.92 and 96.45 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 235.92 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/235.92 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 235.92 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 22,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,754.48/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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