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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.87, 236.62 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.87, 236.62 and 89.43 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.87 : 236.62 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.87/236.62 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.87x = 236.62 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.87x = 21,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,160.93/157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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