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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.85 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.85 and 103.14 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.85 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.85 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.85 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 24,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325.05/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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