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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 236.70 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 236.70 and 97.20 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 236.70 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/236.70 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 236.70 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 23,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007.24/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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