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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 236.45 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 236.45 and 121.99 is: 182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 236.45 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/236.45 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 236.45 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 28,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844.54/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.57

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