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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 236.07 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 236.07 and 76.18 is: 114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 236.07 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/236.07 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 236.07 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 17,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983.81/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.30

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