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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 235.82 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 235.82 and 70.65 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 235.82 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/235.82 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 235.82 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 16,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660.33/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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