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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.62 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.62 and 71.10 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.62 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.62 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.62 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 16,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.50/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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