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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 235.82 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 235.82 and 95.67 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 235.82 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/235.82 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 235.82 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 22,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561.14/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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