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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 236.72 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 236.72 and 72.25 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 236.72 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/236.72 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 236.72 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 17,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102.66/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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