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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 236.64 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 236.64 and 103.68 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 236.64 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/236.64 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 236.64 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 24,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534.84/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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