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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 236.38 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 236.38 and 121.56 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 236.38 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/236.38 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 236.38 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 28,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734.35/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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