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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.28 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.28 and 54.86 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.28 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.28 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.28 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 12,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,961.35/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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