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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.33 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.33 and 47.84 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.33 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.33 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.33 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 11,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306.03/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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