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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.28 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.28 and 61.32 is: 91.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.28 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.28 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.28 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 14,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488.69/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.98

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