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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 235.79 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 235.79 and 65.81 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 235.79 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/235.79 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 235.79 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 15,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,517.34/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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