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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.77 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.77 and 70.46 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.77 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.77 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.77 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 16,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611.18/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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