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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 236.24 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 236.24 and 76.26 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 236.24 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/236.24 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 236.24 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 18,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015.66/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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