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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 235.24 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 235.24 and 108.27 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 235.24 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/235.24 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 235.24 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 25,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469.43/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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