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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 235.98 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 235.98 and 144.36 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 235.98 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/235.98 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 235.98 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 34,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.07/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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