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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 235.51 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 235.51 and 156.53 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 235.51 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/235.51 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 235.51 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 36,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,864.58/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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