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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 236.01 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 236.01 and 70.67 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 236.01 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/236.01 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 236.01 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 16,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679.68/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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