Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 236.95 and 49.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 157.99, 236.95 and 49.72 is: 74.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157.99 : 236.95 = 49.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157.99/236.95 = 49.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157.99x = 236.95 × 49.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157.99x = 11,780.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,780.44/157.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74.57
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