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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 235.77 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 235.77 and 105.34 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 235.77 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/235.77 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 235.77 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 24,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,836.01/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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