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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 236.32 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 236.32 and 111.78 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 236.32 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/236.32 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 236.32 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 26,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,415.57/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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