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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.81, 236.46 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.81, 236.46 and 112.08 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.81 : 236.46 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.81/236.46 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.81x = 236.46 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.81x = 26,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,502.44/157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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