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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.07, 216.36 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.07, 216.36 and 130.79 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.07 : 216.36 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.07/216.36 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.07x = 216.36 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.07x = 28,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,298.27/157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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