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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 236.16 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 236.16 and 59.96 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 236.16 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/236.16 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 236.16 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 14,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160.15/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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