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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.26 and 49.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.26 and 49.27 is: 73.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.26 = 49.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.26 = 49.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.26 × 49.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 11,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,639.82/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.91

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