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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.13, 235.65 and 60.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.13, 235.65 and 60.92 is: 91.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 235.65 = 60.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/235.65 = 60.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 235.65 × 60.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 14,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355.80/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.36

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