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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 235.94 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 235.94 and 61.17 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 235.94 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/235.94 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 235.94 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 14,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432.14/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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