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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 236.38 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 236.38 and 65.02 is: 97.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 236.38 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/236.38 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 236.38 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 15,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369.43/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.53

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