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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 236.76 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 236.76 and 112.18 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 236.76 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/236.76 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 236.76 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 26,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559.74/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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