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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 236.13 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 236.13 and 76.18 is: 114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 236.13 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/236.13 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 236.13 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 17,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.38/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.28

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