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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 236.66 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 236.66 and 76.61 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 236.66 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/236.66 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 236.66 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 18,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130.14/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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