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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.48 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.48 and 75.96 is: 113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.48 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.48 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.48 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 17,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887.06/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.84

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