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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 236.87 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 236.87 and 103.78 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 236.87 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/236.87 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 236.87 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 24,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.37/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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