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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 236.06 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 236.06 and 59.86 is: 89.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 236.06 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/236.06 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 236.06 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 14,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130.55/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.80

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