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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.46, 235.88 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.46, 235.88 and 103.19 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.46 : 235.88 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.46/235.88 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.46x = 235.88 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.46x = 24,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.46/157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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