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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.07, 235.71 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.07, 235.71 and 108.89 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.07 : 235.71 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.07/235.71 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.07x = 235.71 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.07x = 25,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,666.46/157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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