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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 237.63 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 237.63 and 114.77 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 237.63 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/237.63 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 237.63 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 27,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273.82/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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