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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 236.51 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 236.51 and 76.43 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 236.51 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/236.51 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 236.51 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 18,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076.08/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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