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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 216.74 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 216.74 and 115.74 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 216.74 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/216.74 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 216.74 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 25,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085.49/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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