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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 236.33 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 236.33 and 106.18 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 236.33 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/236.33 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 236.33 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 25,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093.52/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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