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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 216.72 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 216.72 and 110.43 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 216.72 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/216.72 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 216.72 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 23,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932.39/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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