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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 218.51 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 218.51 and 155.57 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 218.51 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/218.51 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 218.51 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 33,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992.31/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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