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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 236.22 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 236.22 and 59.98 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 236.22 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/236.22 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 236.22 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 14,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168.48/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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