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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 236.41 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 236.41 and 70.94 is: 106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 236.41 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/236.41 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 236.41 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 16,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771.34/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.40

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