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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 237.06 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 237.06 and 151.04 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 237.06 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/237.06 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 237.06 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 35,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,805.54/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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