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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 236.49 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 236.49 and 76.49 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 236.49 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/236.49 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 236.49 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 18,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089.12/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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