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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 236.43 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 236.43 and 112.05 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 236.43 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/236.43 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 236.43 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 26,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.98/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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