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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 235.39 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 235.39 and 75.83 is: 113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 235.39 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/235.39 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 235.39 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 17,849.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849.62/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.67

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