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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 235.53 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 235.53 and 52.93 is: 79.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 235.53 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/235.53 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 235.53 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 12,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466.60/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.36

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