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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 235.59 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 235.59 and 102.86 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 235.59 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/235.59 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 235.59 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 24,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232.79/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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