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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.77, 236.53 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.77, 236.53 and 76.59 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.77 : 236.53 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.77/236.53 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.77x = 236.53 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.77x = 18,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.83/157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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