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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 236.08 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 236.08 and 89.02 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 236.08 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/236.08 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 236.08 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 21,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015.84/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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