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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 235.86 and 48.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 235.86 and 48.99 is: 73.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 235.86 = 48.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/235.86 = 48.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 235.86 × 48.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 11,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,554.78/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.49

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