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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 236.30 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 236.30 and 97.06 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 236.30 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/236.30 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 236.30 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 22,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935.28/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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