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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.90 and 49.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.90 and 49.07 is: 73.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.90 = 49.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.90 = 49.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.90 × 49.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 11,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575.61/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.60

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