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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.38 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.38 and 61.38 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.38 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.38 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.38 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 14,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,509.00/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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