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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 236.04 and 49.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 236.04 and 49.23 is: 73.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 236.04 = 49.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/236.04 = 49.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 236.04 × 49.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 11,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,620.25/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.84

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