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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.19, 235.73 and 48.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.19, 235.73 and 48.94 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.19 : 235.73 = 48.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.19/235.73 = 48.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.19x = 235.73 × 48.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.19x = 11,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536.16/157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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