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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 236.73 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 236.73 and 112.55 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 236.73 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/236.73 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 236.73 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 26,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643.96/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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