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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 236.91 and 49.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 236.91 and 49.75 is: 74.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 236.91 = 49.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/236.91 = 49.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 236.91 × 49.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 11,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,786.76/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.61

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