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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.58 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.58 and 111.08 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.58 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.58 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.58 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 24,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,057.71/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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