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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 236.31 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 236.31 and 60.11 is: 90.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 236.31 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/236.31 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 236.31 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 14,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204.59/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.14

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