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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 236.96 and 106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 236.96 and 106.69 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 236.96 = 106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/236.96 = 106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 236.96 × 106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 25,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282.10/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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