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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 235.36 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 235.36 and 105.84 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 235.36 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/235.36 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 235.36 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 24,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,910.50/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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