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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 216.90 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 216.90 and 155.16 is: 213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 216.90 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/216.90 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 216.90 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 33,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654.20/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.92

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