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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 236.49 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 236.49 and 61.41 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 236.49 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/236.49 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 236.49 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 14,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,522.85/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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