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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 236.22 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 236.22 and 114.68 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 236.22 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/236.22 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 236.22 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 27,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,089.71/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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