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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.47 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.47 and 54.30 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.47 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.47 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.47 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 12,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786.02/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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