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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 235.68 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 235.68 and 75.93 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 235.68 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/235.68 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 235.68 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 17,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895.18/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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