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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 235.69 and 48.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 235.69 and 48.93 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 235.69 = 48.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/235.69 = 48.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 235.69 × 48.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 11,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,532.07/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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