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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 235.01 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 235.01 and 105.48 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 235.01 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/235.01 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 235.01 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 24,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,789.12/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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