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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 235.54 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 235.54 and 59.58 is: 89.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 235.54 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/235.54 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 235.54 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 14,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,033.47/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.31

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