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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 236.82 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 236.82 and 61.68 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 236.82 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/236.82 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 236.82 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 14,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607.06/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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