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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 237.02 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 237.02 and 61.82 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 237.02 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/237.02 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 237.02 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 14,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651.08/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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