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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.13, 216.99 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.13, 216.99 and 118.25 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 216.99 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/216.99 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 216.99 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 25,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659.07/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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