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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 236.07 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 236.07 and 49.15 is: 73.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 236.07 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/236.07 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 236.07 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 11,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,602.84/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.73

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