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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 236.47 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 236.47 and 76.55 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 236.47 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/236.47 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 236.47 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 18,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,100.21/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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