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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.52 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.52 and 109.98 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.52 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.52 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.52 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 26,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.47/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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