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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.85, 236.61 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.85, 236.61 and 109.65 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.85 : 236.61 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.85/236.61 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.85x = 236.61 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.85x = 25,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943.74/157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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