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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 236.55 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 236.55 and 147.52 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 236.55 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/236.55 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 236.55 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 34,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,895.86/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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