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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 236.03 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 236.03 and 105.77 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 236.03 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/236.03 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 236.03 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 24,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,963.18/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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