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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.46, 236.19 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.46, 236.19 and 54.75 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.46 : 236.19 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.46/236.19 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.46x = 236.19 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.46x = 12,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,931.40/157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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