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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 236.12 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 236.12 and 112.15 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 236.12 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/236.12 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 236.12 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 26,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479.68/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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