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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 236.69 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 236.69 and 129.14 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 236.69 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/236.69 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 236.69 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 30,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566.15/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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