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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 236.03 and 53.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 236.03 and 53.25 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 236.03 = 53.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/236.03 = 53.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 236.03 × 53.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 12,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567.45/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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