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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 216.76 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 216.76 and 118.38 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 216.76 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/216.76 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 216.76 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 25,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660.05/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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