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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 235.06 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 235.06 and 156.32 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 235.06 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/235.06 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 235.06 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 36,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,744.58/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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