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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.16 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.16 and 84.32 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.16 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.16 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.16 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 19,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913.01/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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