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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.87, 236.81 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.87, 236.81 and 103.75 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.87 : 236.81 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.87/236.81 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.87x = 236.81 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.87x = 24,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,569.04/157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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