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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 236.14 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 236.14 and 103.40 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 236.14 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/236.14 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 236.14 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 24,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,416.88/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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