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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 236.01 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 236.01 and 69.51 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 236.01 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/236.01 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 236.01 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 16,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405.06/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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