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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 235.74 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 235.74 and 84.92 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 235.74 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/235.74 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 235.74 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 20,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019.04/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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