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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.15, 235.86 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.15, 235.86 and 76.05 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.15 : 235.86 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.15/235.86 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.15x = 235.86 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.15x = 17,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937.15/157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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