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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 235.97 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 235.97 and 147.46 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 235.97 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/235.97 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 235.97 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 34,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,796.14/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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