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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 236.08 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 236.08 and 89.35 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 236.08 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/236.08 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 236.08 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 21,093.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093.75/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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