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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.67 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.67 and 65.76 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.67 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.67 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.67 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 15,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497.66/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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