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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 216.81 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 216.81 and 141.78 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 216.81 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/216.81 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 216.81 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 30,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,739.32/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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