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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.53, 236.12 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.53, 236.12 and 59.94 is: 89.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.53 : 236.12 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.53/236.12 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.53x = 236.12 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.53x = 14,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152.73/157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.84

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