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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 236.01 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 236.01 and 117.05 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 236.01 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/236.01 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 236.01 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 27,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,623.79/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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