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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 235.10 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 235.10 and 95.99 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 235.10 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/235.10 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 235.10 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 22,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566.31/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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