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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.81 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.81 and 84.11 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.81 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.81 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.81 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 19,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832.91/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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