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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.46, 236.12 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.46, 236.12 and 49.26 is: 73.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.46 : 236.12 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.46/236.12 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.46x = 236.12 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.46x = 11,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,631.27/157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.87

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