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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.27, 235.70 and 70.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.27, 235.70 and 70.48 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.27 : 235.70 = 70.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.27/235.70 = 70.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.27x = 235.70 × 70.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.27x = 16,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611.72/157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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