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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 236.93 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 236.93 and 55.23 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 236.93 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/236.93 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 236.93 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 13,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085.37/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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