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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.71, 236.41 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.71, 236.41 and 60.14 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.71 : 236.41 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.71/236.41 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.71x = 236.41 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.71x = 14,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217.70/157.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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