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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.31, 236.13 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.31, 236.13 and 76.20 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.31 : 236.13 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.31/236.13 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.31x = 236.13 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.31x = 17,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992.73/157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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