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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.40 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.40 and 65.67 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.40 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.40 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.40 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 15,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458.39/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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