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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 235.77 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 235.77 and 116.62 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 235.77 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/235.77 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 235.77 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 27,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495.50/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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