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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 235.45 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 235.45 and 59.51 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 235.45 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/235.45 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 235.45 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 14,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011.63/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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