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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 236.11 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 236.11 and 106.20 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 236.11 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/236.11 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 236.11 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 25,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074.88/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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