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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 236.36 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 236.36 and 60.12 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 236.36 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/236.36 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 236.36 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 14,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208.48/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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