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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 235.81 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 235.81 and 65.94 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 235.81 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/235.81 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 235.81 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 15,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549.31/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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