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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 235.53 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 235.53 and 84.14 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 235.53 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/235.53 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 235.53 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 19,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,816.63/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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