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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 236.76 and 55.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 236.76 and 55.20 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 236.76 = 55.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/236.76 = 55.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 236.76 × 55.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 13,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,069.15/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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