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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 236.75 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 236.75 and 60.42 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 236.75 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/236.75 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 236.75 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 14,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304.25/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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