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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 236.29 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 236.29 and 106.13 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 236.29 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/236.29 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 236.29 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 25,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077.46/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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