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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 216.86 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 216.86 and 117.89 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 216.86 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/216.86 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 216.86 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 25,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565.63/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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