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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.17, 235.76 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.17, 235.76 and 93 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.17 : 235.76 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.17/235.76 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.17x = 235.76 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.17x = 21,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925.68/157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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