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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.52 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.52 and 79.95 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.52 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.52 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.52 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 18,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,830.61/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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