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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.83 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.83 and 43.22 is: 64.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.83 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.83 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.83 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 10,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,192.57/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.83

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