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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.10, 235.07 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.10, 235.07 and 95.18 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.10 : 235.07 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.10/235.07 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.10x = 235.07 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.10x = 22,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372.31/157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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