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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 235.59 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 235.59 and 48.84 is: 73.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 235.59 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/235.59 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 235.59 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 11,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,506.22/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.25

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