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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 236.21 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 236.21 and 113.81 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 236.21 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/236.21 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 236.21 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 26,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,881.31/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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