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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 237.02 and 49.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 237.02 and 49.79 is: 74.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 237.02 = 49.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/237.02 = 49.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 237.02 × 49.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 11,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,801.23/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.70

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