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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 235.80 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 235.80 and 84.98 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 235.80 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/235.80 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 235.80 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 20,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038.28/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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