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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 236.42 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 236.42 and 89.56 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 236.42 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/236.42 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 236.42 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 21,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173.78/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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