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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.13 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.13 and 54.76 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.13 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.13 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.13 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 12,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,930.48/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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