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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 236.94 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 236.94 and 71.22 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 236.94 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/236.94 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 236.94 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 16,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874.87/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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