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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 236.96 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 236.96 and 106.59 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 236.96 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/236.96 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 236.96 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 25,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257.57/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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