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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 236.57 and 48.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 236.57 and 48.03 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 236.57 = 48.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/236.57 = 48.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 236.57 × 48.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 11,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,362.22/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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