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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 235.94 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 235.94 and 54.54 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 235.94 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/235.94 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 235.94 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 12,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,868.17/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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