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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 236.03 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 236.03 and 102.65 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 236.03 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/236.03 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 236.03 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 24,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226.79/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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