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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.83 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.83 and 49.02 is: 73.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.83 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.83 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.83 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 11,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,559.69/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.53

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