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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.19 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.19 and 59.93 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.19 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.19 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.19 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 14,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154.28/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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