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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.14 and 61.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.14 and 61.23 is: 91.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.14 = 61.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.14 = 61.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.14 × 61.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 14,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.70/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.81

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