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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 217.44 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 217.44 and 152.80 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 217.44 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/217.44 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 217.44 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 33,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224.83/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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