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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 236.61 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 236.61 and 76.72 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 236.61 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/236.61 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 236.61 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 18,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.72/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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