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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.07, 235.47 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.07, 235.47 and 109.01 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.07 : 235.47 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.07/235.47 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.07x = 235.47 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.07x = 25,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668.58/157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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