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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 235.56 and 48.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 235.56 and 48.80 is: 73.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 235.56 = 48.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/235.56 = 48.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 235.56 × 48.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 11,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,495.08/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.21

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