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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 236.07 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 236.07 and 117.29 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 236.07 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/236.07 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 236.07 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 27,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.47/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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