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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 236.67 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 236.67 and 55.06 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 236.67 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/236.67 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 236.67 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 13,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031.05/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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