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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.30, 236.01 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.30, 236.01 and 85.06 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.30 : 236.01 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.30/236.01 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.30x = 236.01 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.30x = 20,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075.01/157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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