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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 236.98 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 236.98 and 93.66 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 236.98 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/236.98 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 236.98 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 22,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195.55/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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