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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 216.79 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 216.79 and 110.67 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 216.79 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/216.79 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 216.79 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 23,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992.15/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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