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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 216.65 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 216.65 and 140.49 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 216.65 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/216.65 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 216.65 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 30,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,436.46/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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