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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 235.85 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 235.85 and 113.86 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 235.85 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/235.85 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 235.85 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 26,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,854.46/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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