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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.17, 216.82 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.17, 216.82 and 115.64 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.17 : 216.82 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.17/216.82 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.17x = 216.82 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.17x = 25,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071.69/157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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