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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 235.64 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 235.64 and 105.86 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 235.64 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/235.64 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 235.64 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 24,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945.70/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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