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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 235.80 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 235.80 and 61.02 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 235.80 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/235.80 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 235.80 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 14,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388.52/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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