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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 237.12 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 237.12 and 97.08 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 237.12 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/237.12 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 237.12 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 23,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019.61/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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