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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 236.32 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 236.32 and 84.41 is: 126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 236.32 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/236.32 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 236.32 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 19,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,947.26/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.56

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