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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 235.89 and 49.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 235.89 and 49.05 is: 73.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 235.89 = 49.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/235.89 = 49.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 235.89 × 49.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 11,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570.40/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.56

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