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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 216.95 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 216.95 and 113.57 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 216.95 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/216.95 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 216.95 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 24,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638.17/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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