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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.75, 236.61 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.75, 236.61 and 71.08 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 236.61 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/236.61 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 236.61 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 16,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,817.65/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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