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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.87 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.87 and 74.94 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.87 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.87 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.87 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 17,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676.10/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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