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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 216.56 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 216.56 and 113.44 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 216.56 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/216.56 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 216.56 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 24,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,566.57/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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