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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 236.55 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 236.55 and 106.38 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 236.55 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/236.55 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 236.55 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 25,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164.19/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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