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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 237.02 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 237.02 and 109.40 is: 164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 237.02 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/237.02 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 237.02 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 25,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929.99/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.16

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