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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 236.70 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 236.70 and 119.76 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 236.70 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/236.70 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 236.70 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 28,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347.19/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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