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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 216.78 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 216.78 and 140.64 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 216.78 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/216.78 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 216.78 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 30,486.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,486.15/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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