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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 235.44 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 235.44 and 116.86 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 235.44 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/235.44 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 235.44 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 27,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,513.52/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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