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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 236.22 and 47.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 236.22 and 47.81 is: 71.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 236.22 = 47.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/236.22 = 47.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 236.22 × 47.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 11,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,292.50/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.69

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