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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 235.41 and 48.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 235.41 and 48.74 is: 73.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 235.41 = 48.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/235.41 = 48.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 235.41 × 48.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 11,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472.52/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.10

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