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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 235.65 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 235.65 and 106.05 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 235.65 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/235.65 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 235.65 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 24,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,990.68/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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