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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 236.19 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 236.19 and 59.94 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 236.19 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/236.19 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 236.19 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 14,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156.05/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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