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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.36 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.36 and 116.96 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.36 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.36 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.36 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 27,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,644.67/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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