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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.07 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.07 and 106.14 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.07 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.07 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.07 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 25,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056.60/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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