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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.65, 236.12 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.65, 236.12 and 153.77 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.65 : 236.12 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.65/236.12 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.65x = 236.12 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.65x = 36,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308.42/157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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