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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 235.62 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 235.62 and 58.27 is: 87.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 235.62 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/235.62 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 235.62 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 13,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,728.40/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.36

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