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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 235.71 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 235.71 and 103.14 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 235.71 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/235.71 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 235.71 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 24,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311.13/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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