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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 236.46 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 236.46 and 76.39 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 236.46 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/236.46 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 236.46 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 18,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063.18/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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