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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.04 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.04 and 129.39 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.04 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.04 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.04 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 30,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,411.18/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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