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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.54 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.54 and 55.01 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.54 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.54 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.54 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 13,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012.79/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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