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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.40 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.40 and 141.84 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.40 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.40 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.40 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 33,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.98/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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