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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.77, 236.27 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.77, 236.27 and 89.12 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.77 : 236.27 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.77/236.27 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.77x = 236.27 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.77x = 21,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,055.35/157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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