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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 236.51 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 236.51 and 76.66 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 236.51 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/236.51 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 236.51 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 18,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130.47/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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