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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 236.85 and 76.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 236.85 and 76.67 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 236.85 = 76.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/236.85 = 76.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 236.85 × 76.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 18,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158.11/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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