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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 234.64 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 234.64 and 117.72 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 234.64 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/234.64 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 234.64 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 27,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621.82/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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