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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 235.32 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 235.32 and 48.69 is: 73.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 235.32 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/235.32 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 235.32 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 11,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457.73/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.04

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