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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.78 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.78 and 70.55 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.78 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.78 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.78 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 16,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635.13/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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