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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 236.24 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 236.24 and 111.92 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 236.24 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/236.24 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 236.24 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 26,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439.98/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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