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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 236.39 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 236.39 and 54.83 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 236.39 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/236.39 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 236.39 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 12,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959.81/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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