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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 236.47 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 236.47 and 127.23 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 236.47 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/236.47 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 236.47 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 30,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,086.08/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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