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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 236.73 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 236.73 and 60.30 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 236.73 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/236.73 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 236.73 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 14,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274.82/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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