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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.22 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.22 and 112.12 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.22 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.22 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.22 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 26,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484.99/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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