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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 236.10 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 236.10 and 114.19 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 236.10 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/236.10 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 236.10 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 26,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.67/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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