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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 235.93 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 235.93 and 59.81 is: 89.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 235.93 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/235.93 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 235.93 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 14,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,110.97/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.70

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