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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 236.55 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 236.55 and 112.09 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 236.55 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/236.55 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 236.55 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 26,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514.89/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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