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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 235.98 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 235.98 and 111.65 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 235.98 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/235.98 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 235.98 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 26,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345.99/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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