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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 236.67 and 100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 236.67 and 100.21 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 236.67 = 100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/236.67 = 100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 236.67 × 100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 23,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.70/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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