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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.53 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.53 and 61.55 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.53 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.53 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.53 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 14,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558.42/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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