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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 235.56 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 235.56 and 121.24 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 235.56 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/235.56 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 235.56 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 28,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559.29/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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