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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 235.57 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 235.57 and 95.31 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 235.57 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/235.57 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 235.57 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 22,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452.18/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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