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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.32 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.32 and 93.52 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.32 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.32 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.32 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 22,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100.65/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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