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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 236.61 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 236.61 and 60.30 is: 90.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 236.61 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/236.61 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 236.61 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 14,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267.58/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.40

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