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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 235.80 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 235.80 and 103 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 235.80 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/235.80 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 235.80 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 24,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287.40/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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