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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 235.18 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 235.18 and 83.77 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 235.18 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/235.18 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 235.18 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 19,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700.61/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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