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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.14 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.14 and 84.27 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.14 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.14 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.14 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 19,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.31/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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