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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 236.53 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 236.53 and 55.02 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 236.53 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/236.53 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 236.53 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 13,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012.90/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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