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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 216.27 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 216.27 and 144.99 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 216.27 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/216.27 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 216.27 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 31,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,356.99/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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