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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 216.76 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 216.76 and 110.46 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 216.76 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/216.76 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 216.76 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 23,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.31/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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