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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.34 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.34 and 72.04 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.34 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.34 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.34 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 17,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025.93/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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