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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.54 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.54 and 112.10 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.54 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.54 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.54 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 26,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.13/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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