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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 236.06 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 236.06 and 54.71 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 236.06 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/236.06 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 236.06 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 12,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,913.39/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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