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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.66 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.66 and 89.14 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.66 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.66 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.66 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 21,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,095.87/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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