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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.77 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.77 and 60.37 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.77 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.77 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.77 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 14,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293.80/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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