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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 235.34 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 235.34 and 113.72 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 235.34 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/235.34 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 235.34 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 26,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.86/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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