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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 236.88 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 236.88 and 96.96 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 236.88 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/236.88 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 236.88 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 22,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.88/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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