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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 235.93 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 235.93 and 76.13 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 235.93 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/235.93 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 235.93 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 17,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.35/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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