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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.73, 236.68 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.73, 236.68 and 71.06 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.73 : 236.68 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.73/236.68 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.73x = 236.68 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.73x = 16,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.89/157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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