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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.64 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.64 and 71.52 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.64 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.64 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.64 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 16,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852.97/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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