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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.44 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.44 and 84.86 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.44 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.44 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.44 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 19,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,979.44/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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