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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 236.68 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 236.68 and 84.43 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 236.68 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/236.68 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 236.68 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 19,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982.70/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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