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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 216.64 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 216.64 and 113.36 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 216.64 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/216.64 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 216.64 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 24,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558.31/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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