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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 235.50 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 235.50 and 54.29 is: 81.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 235.50 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/235.50 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 235.50 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 12,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785.30/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.43

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