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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 235.86 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 235.86 and 116.47 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 235.86 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/235.86 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 235.86 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 27,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,470.61/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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