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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 235.82 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 235.82 and 75.97 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 235.82 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/235.82 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 235.82 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 17,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.25/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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