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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 236.30 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 236.30 and 61.26 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 236.30 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/236.30 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 236.30 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 14,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475.43/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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