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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.88 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.88 and 54.52 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.88 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.88 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.88 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 12,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860.18/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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