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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 236.45 and 65.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 236.45 and 65.06 is: 97.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 236.45 = 65.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/236.45 = 65.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 236.45 × 65.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 15,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383.11/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.60

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