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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.53 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.53 and 47.35 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.53 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.53 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.53 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 11,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,151.76/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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