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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 236.78 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 236.78 and 76.68 is: 114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 236.78 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/236.78 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 236.78 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 18,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156.29/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.94

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