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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 236.67 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 236.67 and 100.16 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 236.67 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/236.67 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 236.67 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 23,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704.87/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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