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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.81, 236.75 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.81, 236.75 and 61.63 is: 92.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.81 : 236.75 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.81/236.75 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.81x = 236.75 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.81x = 14,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.90/157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.46

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