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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.00, 235.28 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.00, 235.28 and 118.45 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.00 : 235.28 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.00/235.28 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.00x = 235.28 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.00x = 27,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,867.74/157.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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