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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 236.32 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 236.32 and 112.22 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 236.32 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/236.32 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 236.32 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 26,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519.83/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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