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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 235.63 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 235.63 and 111.69 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 235.63 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/235.63 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 235.63 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 26,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317.24/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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