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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 235.71 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 235.71 and 75.93 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 235.71 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/235.71 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 235.71 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 17,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897.46/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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