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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 235.25 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 235.25 and 105.68 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 235.25 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/235.25 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 235.25 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 24,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860.62/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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