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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 236.30 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 236.30 and 96.68 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 236.30 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/236.30 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 236.30 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 22,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846.32/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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