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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 236.49 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 236.49 and 103.66 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 236.49 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/236.49 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 236.49 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 24,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514.55/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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