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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 235.95 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 235.95 and 103.38 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 235.95 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/235.95 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 235.95 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 24,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.51/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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