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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 236.27 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 236.27 and 54.81 is: 82.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 236.27 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/236.27 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 236.27 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 12,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,949.68/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.20

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