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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.52 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.52 and 142.02 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.52 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.52 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.52 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 33,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,590.57/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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