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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.85, 236.80 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.85, 236.80 and 61.66 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.85 : 236.80 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.85/236.80 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.85x = 236.80 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.85x = 14,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600.65/157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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