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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 236.42 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 236.42 and 106.58 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 236.42 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/236.42 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 236.42 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 25,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195.93/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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