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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 236.06 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 236.06 and 54.72 is: 82.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 236.06 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/236.06 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 236.06 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 12,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,917.20/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.07

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