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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 236.80 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 236.80 and 55.19 is: 82.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 236.80 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/236.80 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 236.80 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 13,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,069.45/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.76

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