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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 236.19 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 236.19 and 49.26 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 236.19 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/236.19 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 236.19 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 11,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633.29/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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