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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 235.30 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 235.30 and 144.08 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 235.30 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/235.30 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 235.30 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 33,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902.02/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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