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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 236.28 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 236.28 and 117.27 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 236.28 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/236.28 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 236.28 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 27,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.56/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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