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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.30, 235.95 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.30, 235.95 and 54.54 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.30 : 235.95 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.30/235.95 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.30x = 235.95 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.30x = 12,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867.53/157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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