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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.73, 235.98 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.73, 235.98 and 103.73 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.73 : 235.98 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.73/235.98 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.73x = 235.98 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.73x = 24,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477.03/157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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