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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 236.12 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 236.12 and 54.72 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 236.12 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/236.12 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 236.12 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 12,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,920.49/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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