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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.13, 235.75 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.13, 235.75 and 75.97 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 235.75 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/235.75 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 235.75 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 17,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.94/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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