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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 236.25 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 236.25 and 43.50 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 236.25 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/236.25 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 236.25 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 10,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,276.88/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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