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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.91 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.91 and 65.95 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.91 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.91 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.91 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 15,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557.84/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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