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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.64, 236.37 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.64, 236.37 and 76.41 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.64 : 236.37 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.64/236.37 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.64x = 236.37 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.64x = 18,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061.03/157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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