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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 236.54 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 236.54 and 114.37 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 236.54 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/236.54 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 236.54 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 27,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,053.08/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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