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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 236.80 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 236.80 and 115.04 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 236.80 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/236.80 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 236.80 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 27,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241.47/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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