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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 235.88 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 235.88 and 85.28 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 235.88 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/235.88 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 235.88 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 20,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.85/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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