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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.23, 235.71 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.23, 235.71 and 105.74 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.23 : 235.71 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.23/235.71 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.23x = 235.71 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.23x = 24,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923.98/157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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