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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.81 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.81 and 76.17 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.81 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.81 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.81 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 17,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962.63/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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