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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 216.95 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 216.95 and 118.04 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 216.95 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/216.95 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 216.95 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 25,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607.10/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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