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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.07, 216.63 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.07, 216.63 and 110.49 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.07 : 216.63 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.07/216.63 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.07x = 216.63 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.07x = 23,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935.45/157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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