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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 236.97 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 236.97 and 89.48 is: 134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 236.97 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/236.97 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 236.97 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 21,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202.89/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.30

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