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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.50 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.50 and 89.09 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.50 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.50 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.50 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 21,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,069.79/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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