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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.27, 235.79 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.27, 235.79 and 65.89 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.27 : 235.79 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.27/235.79 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.27x = 235.79 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.27x = 15,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,536.79/157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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