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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.66 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.66 and 74.82 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.66 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.66 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.66 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 17,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632.60/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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