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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 236.28 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 236.28 and 61.42 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 236.28 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/236.28 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 236.28 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 14,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512.32/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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