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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.14 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.14 and 114.16 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.14 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.14 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.14 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 26,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957.74/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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