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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.75, 236.19 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.75, 236.19 and 85.45 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 236.19 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/236.19 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 236.19 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 20,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182.44/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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