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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.00, 216.52 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.00, 216.52 and 133.76 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.00 : 216.52 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.00/216.52 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.00x = 216.52 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.00x = 28,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961.05/157.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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