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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 235.34 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 235.34 and 116.81 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 235.34 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/235.34 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 235.34 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 27,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488.30/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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