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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.49 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.49 and 85.47 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.49 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.49 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.49 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 20,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212.80/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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