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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 236.01 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 236.01 and 84.12 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 236.01 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/236.01 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 236.01 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 19,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853.16/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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