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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 235.37 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 235.37 and 111.35 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 235.37 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/235.37 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 235.37 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 26,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.72/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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