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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 235.57 and 48.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 235.57 and 48.81 is: 73.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 235.57 = 48.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/235.57 = 48.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 235.57 × 48.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 11,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,498.17/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.21

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