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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 236.58 and 97.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 236.58 and 97.03 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 236.58 = 97.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/236.58 = 97.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 236.58 × 97.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 22,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955.36/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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