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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 236.64 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 236.64 and 103.04 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 236.64 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/236.64 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 236.64 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 24,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.39/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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