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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.10, 235.50 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.10, 235.50 and 54.32 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.10 : 235.50 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.10/235.50 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.10x = 235.50 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.10x = 12,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791.18/157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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