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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 236.04 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 236.04 and 59.86 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 236.04 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/236.04 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 236.04 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 14,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,128.17/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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