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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 237.01 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 237.01 and 55.19 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 237.01 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/237.01 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 237.01 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 13,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,080.31/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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