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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 236.07 and 41.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 236.07 and 41.83 is: 62.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 236.07 = 41.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/236.07 = 41.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 236.07 × 41.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 9,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874.81/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.74

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