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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 236.87 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 236.87 and 49.70 is: 74.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 236.87 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/236.87 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 236.87 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 11,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,773.69/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.56

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