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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 236.40 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 236.40 and 111.82 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 236.40 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/236.40 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 236.40 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 26,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434.25/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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