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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 237.72 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 237.72 and 144.08 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 237.72 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/237.72 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 237.72 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 34,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249.98/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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