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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 217.28 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 217.28 and 154.31 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 217.28 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/217.28 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 217.28 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 33,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527.78/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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