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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.85, 236.37 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.85, 236.37 and 103.58 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.85 : 236.37 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.85/236.37 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.85x = 236.37 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.85x = 24,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483.20/157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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