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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.93 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.93 and 85.13 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.93 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.93 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.93 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 20,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,084.72/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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