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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.85, 236.79 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.85, 236.79 and 103.06 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.85 : 236.79 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.85/236.79 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.85x = 236.79 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.85x = 24,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402.54/157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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