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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 235.80 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 235.80 and 141.74 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 235.80 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/235.80 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 235.80 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 33,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422.29/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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