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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.65 and 41.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.65 and 41.57 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.65 = 41.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.65 = 41.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.65 × 41.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 9,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795.83/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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