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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 216.18 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 216.18 and 149.46 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 216.18 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/216.18 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 216.18 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 32,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310.26/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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