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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 236.24 and 70.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 236.24 and 70.87 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 236.24 = 70.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/236.24 = 70.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 236.24 × 70.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 16,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.94/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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