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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 235.11 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 235.11 and 105.65 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 235.11 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/235.11 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 235.11 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 24,839.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,839.37/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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