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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.44 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.44 and 79.48 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.44 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.44 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.44 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 18,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792.25/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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