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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 236.01 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 236.01 and 76.17 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 236.01 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/236.01 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 236.01 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 17,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.88/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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