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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.69 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.69 and 48.07 is: 72.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.69 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.69 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.69 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 11,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,378.04/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.12

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