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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.40 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.40 and 61.44 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.40 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.40 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.40 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 14,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524.42/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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