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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.79, 236.78 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.79, 236.78 and 109.91 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.79 : 236.78 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.79/236.78 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.79x = 236.78 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.79x = 26,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024.49/157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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