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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 236.01 and 49.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 236.01 and 49.09 is: 73.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 236.01 = 49.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/236.01 = 49.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 236.01 × 49.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 11,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,584.31/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.64

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