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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 235.56 and 48.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 235.56 and 48.81 is: 73.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 235.56 = 48.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/235.56 = 48.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 235.56 × 48.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 11,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,497.68/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.23

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