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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.54 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.54 and 117.66 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.54 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.54 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.54 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 25,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478.10/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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