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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 236.54 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 236.54 and 76.49 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 236.54 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/236.54 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 236.54 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 18,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092.94/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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