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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 235.59 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 235.59 and 54.38 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 235.59 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/235.59 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 235.59 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 12,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810.21/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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