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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 235.82 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 235.82 and 105.84 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 235.82 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/235.82 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 235.82 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 24,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,959.19/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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