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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 235.67 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 235.67 and 93.09 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 235.67 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/235.67 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 235.67 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 21,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938.05/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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