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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 235.93 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 235.93 and 103.08 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 235.93 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/235.93 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 235.93 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 24,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,319.66/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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