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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.19, 235.83 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.19, 235.83 and 116.69 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.19 : 235.83 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.19/235.83 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.19x = 235.83 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.19x = 27,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519.00/157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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