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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 236.71 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 236.71 and 96.25 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 236.71 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/236.71 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 236.71 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 22,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.51/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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