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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 236.68 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 236.68 and 61.62 is: 92.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 236.68 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/236.68 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 236.68 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 14,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584.22/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.38

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