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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.27, 235.91 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.27, 235.91 and 76.12 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.27 : 235.91 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.27/235.91 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.27x = 235.91 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.27x = 17,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957.09/157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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