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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 235.95 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 235.95 and 118.90 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 235.95 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/235.95 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 235.95 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 28,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054.46/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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