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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.56 and 60.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.56 and 60.92 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.56 = 60.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.56 = 60.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.56 × 60.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 14,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350.32/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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