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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 237.19 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 237.19 and 115 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 237.19 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/237.19 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 237.19 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 27,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276.85/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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