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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.06 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.06 and 54.68 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.06 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.06 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.06 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 12,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908.35/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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