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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 236.70 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 236.70 and 71.13 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 236.70 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/236.70 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 236.70 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 16,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,836.47/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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