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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 235.56 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 235.56 and 116.93 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 235.56 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/235.56 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 235.56 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 27,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544.03/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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