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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.54 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.54 and 106.39 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.54 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.54 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.54 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 25,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164.96/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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