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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.81, 236.48 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.81, 236.48 and 146.41 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.81 : 236.48 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.81/236.48 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.81x = 236.48 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.81x = 34,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,623.04/157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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