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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.85 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.85 and 105.80 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.85 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.85 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.85 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 24,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,951.22/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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