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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 236.88 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 236.88 and 76.77 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 236.88 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/236.88 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 236.88 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 18,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185.28/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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