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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 236.16 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 236.16 and 70.80 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 236.16 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/236.16 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 236.16 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 16,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720.13/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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