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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.16 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.16 and 96.72 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.16 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.16 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.16 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 22,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841.40/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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