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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.60 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.60 and 154.96 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.60 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.60 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.60 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 36,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,663.54/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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