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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.53, 236.40 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.53, 236.40 and 106.11 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.53 : 236.40 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.53/236.40 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.53x = 236.40 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.53x = 25,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,084.40/157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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