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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 235.85 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 235.85 and 106.21 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 235.85 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/235.85 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 235.85 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 25,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.84/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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