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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 236.31 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 236.31 and 89.05 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 236.31 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/236.31 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 236.31 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 21,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043.41/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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