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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 236.03 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 236.03 and 103.53 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 236.03 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/236.03 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 236.03 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 24,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,435.67/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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