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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.19, 235.76 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.19, 235.76 and 84.21 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.19 : 235.76 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.19/235.76 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.19x = 235.76 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.19x = 19,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.93/157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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