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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 235.98 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 235.98 and 76.23 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 235.98 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/235.98 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 235.98 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 17,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.76/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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