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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 236.91 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 236.91 and 76.80 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 236.91 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/236.91 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 236.91 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 18,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194.69/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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