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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 237.44 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 237.44 and 114.65 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 237.44 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/237.44 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 237.44 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 27,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222.50/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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