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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 235.95 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 235.95 and 102.65 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 235.95 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/235.95 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 235.95 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 24,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219.09/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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