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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.27, 235.83 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.27, 235.83 and 105.88 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.27 : 235.83 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.27/235.83 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.27x = 235.83 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.27x = 24,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.68/157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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