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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.30 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.30 and 72.04 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.30 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.30 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.30 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 17,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023.05/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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