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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 236.55 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 236.55 and 93.63 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 236.55 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/236.55 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 236.55 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 22,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148.18/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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