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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 236.96 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 236.96 and 154.26 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 236.96 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/236.96 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 236.96 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 36,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,552.68/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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