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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.65, 235.29 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.65, 235.29 and 118.94 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.65 : 235.29 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.65/235.29 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.65x = 235.29 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.65x = 27,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.99/157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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