Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 216 and 144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 157.04, 216 and 144 is: 198.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157.04 : 216 = 144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157.04/216 = 144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157.04x = 216 × 144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157.04x = 31,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,104/157.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198.06
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