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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 236.97 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 236.97 and 76.76 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 236.97 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/236.97 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 236.97 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 18,188.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188.63/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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