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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.98, 235.48 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.98, 235.48 and 48.76 is: 73.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.98 : 235.48 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.98/235.48 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.98x = 235.48 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.98x = 11,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,482.00/156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.14

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