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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 216.19 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 216.19 and 133.66 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 216.19 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/216.19 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 216.19 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 28,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895.96/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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