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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 235.62 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 235.62 and 118.58 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 235.62 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/235.62 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 235.62 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 27,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,940.41/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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