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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.75 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.75 and 121.79 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.75 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.75 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.75 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 28,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831.99/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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