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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 217.32 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 217.32 and 143.36 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 217.32 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/217.32 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 217.32 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 31,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,155.00/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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