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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 238.04 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 238.04 and 152.02 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 238.04 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/238.04 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 238.04 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 36,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.83/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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