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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.03 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.03 and 103.49 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.03 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.03 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.03 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 24,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.05/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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