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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.64, 236.07 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.64, 236.07 and 96.62 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.64 : 236.07 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.64/236.07 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.64x = 236.07 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.64x = 22,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809.08/157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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