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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 235.62 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 235.62 and 114.08 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 235.62 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/235.62 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 235.62 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 26,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,878.35/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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