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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.17, 235.41 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.17, 235.41 and 75.84 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.17 : 235.41 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.17/235.41 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.17x = 235.41 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.17x = 17,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853.49/157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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