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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 236.58 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 236.58 and 112.14 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 236.58 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/236.58 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 236.58 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 26,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,530.08/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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