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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 234.94 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 234.94 and 118.47 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 234.94 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/234.94 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 234.94 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 27,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.34/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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