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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 236.05 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 236.05 and 105.91 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 236.05 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/236.05 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 236.05 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 24,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999.20/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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