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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 216.73 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 216.73 and 110.40 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 216.73 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/216.73 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 216.73 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 23,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,926.99/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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