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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 235.79 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 235.79 and 109 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 235.79 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/235.79 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 235.79 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 25,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701.11/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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