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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.71, 236.97 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.71, 236.97 and 141.60 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.71 : 236.97 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.71/236.97 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.71x = 236.97 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.71x = 33,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554.95/157.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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