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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 236.04 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 236.04 and 85.14 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 236.04 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/236.04 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 236.04 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 20,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.45/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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