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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 236.01 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 236.01 and 102.61 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 236.01 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/236.01 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 236.01 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 24,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216.99/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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