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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.20 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.20 and 54.75 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.20 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.20 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.20 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 12,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932.37/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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