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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 236.33 and 54.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 236.33 and 54.79 is: 82.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 236.33 = 54.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/236.33 = 54.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 236.33 × 54.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 12,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,949.19/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.20

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