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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 235.95 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 235.95 and 59.77 is: 89.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 235.95 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/235.95 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 235.95 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 14,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.73/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.69

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