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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 236.28 and 54.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 236.28 and 54.80 is: 82.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 236.28 = 54.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/236.28 = 54.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 236.28 × 54.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 12,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948.73/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.21

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