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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.42 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.42 and 127.23 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.42 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.42 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.42 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 30,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,079.08/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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