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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.15, 235.51 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.15, 235.51 and 84.01 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.15 : 235.51 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.15/235.51 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.15x = 235.51 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.15x = 19,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.20/157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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