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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 236.07 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 236.07 and 70.72 is: 106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 236.07 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/236.07 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 236.07 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 16,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694.28/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.04

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