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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 235.67 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 235.67 and 147.22 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 235.67 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/235.67 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 235.67 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 34,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694.01/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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