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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 235.55 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 235.55 and 48.82 is: 73.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 235.55 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/235.55 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 235.55 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 11,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,499.55/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.23

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