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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.64 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.64 and 71.09 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.64 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.64 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.64 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 16,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822.71/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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