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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 236.93 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 236.93 and 85.75 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 236.93 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/236.93 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 236.93 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 20,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.75/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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