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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 236.03 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 236.03 and 54.59 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 236.03 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/236.03 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 236.03 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 12,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885.19/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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