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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 236.94 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 236.94 and 61.78 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 236.94 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/236.94 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 236.94 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 14,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638.15/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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