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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 235.71 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 235.71 and 84.96 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 235.71 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/235.71 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 235.71 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 20,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025.92/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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