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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.11 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.11 and 79.43 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.11 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.11 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.11 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 18,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,754.22/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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