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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 235.88 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 235.88 and 61.17 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 235.88 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/235.88 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 235.88 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 14,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428.47/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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