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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 235.65 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 235.65 and 111.51 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 235.65 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/235.65 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 235.65 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 26,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277.33/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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