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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.79, 236.65 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.79, 236.65 and 71.07 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.79 : 236.65 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.79/236.65 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.79x = 236.65 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.79x = 16,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.58/157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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