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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 235.64 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 235.64 and 118.55 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 235.64 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/235.64 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 235.64 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 27,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933.35/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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