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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 236.61 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 236.61 and 96.06 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 236.61 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/236.61 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 236.61 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 22,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728.76/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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