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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 235.59 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 235.59 and 84.97 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 235.59 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/235.59 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 235.59 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 20,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018.08/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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