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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.28 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.28 and 85.56 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.28 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.28 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.28 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 20,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216.12/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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