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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.32 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.32 and 109.76 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.32 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.32 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.32 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 25,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,938.48/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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