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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 235.94 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 235.94 and 54.60 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 235.94 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/235.94 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 235.94 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 12,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882.32/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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