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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 236.22 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 236.22 and 121.78 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 236.22 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/236.22 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 236.22 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 28,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,766.87/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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