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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.30, 217.25 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.30, 217.25 and 140.13 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.30 : 217.25 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.30/217.25 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.30x = 217.25 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.30x = 30,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442.35/157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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