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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 236.10 and 61.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 236.10 and 61.23 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 236.10 = 61.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/236.10 = 61.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 236.10 × 61.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 14,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456.40/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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