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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 236.72 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 236.72 and 111.04 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 236.72 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/236.72 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 236.72 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 26,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,285.07/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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