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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 216.54 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 216.54 and 141.42 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 216.54 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/216.54 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 216.54 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 30,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,623.09/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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