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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 236.14 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 236.14 and 154.82 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 236.14 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/236.14 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 236.14 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 36,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559.19/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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