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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 236 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 236 and 105.72 is: 158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 236 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/236 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 236 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 24,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949.92/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.67

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