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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 235.59 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 235.59 and 71.50 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 235.59 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/235.59 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 235.59 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 16,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844.69/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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