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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.15, 235.76 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.15, 235.76 and 65.80 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.15 : 235.76 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.15/235.76 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.15x = 235.76 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.15x = 15,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512.29/157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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