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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.76 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.76 and 152.08 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.76 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.76 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.76 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 36,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,005.30/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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